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Medford BiPeds
Tips for Cyclists
Safety Tips
- Ride on the right side of the road, with the flow of
traffic.
- Look ahead for bumps, debris or other obstacles. If you see
any, look behind and merge left, as traffic permits, well before you
reach the obstacle.
- Don’t get so close to parked cars that you may be hit by
opening doors.
- Do not pass on the right of cars turning right.
- Stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk without traffic
signals, and do not pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. (MGL Ch.89
Sec.11)
- Stop and yield to cross traffic at a stop sign. (MGL
Ch.89 Sec.9)
- Be Considerate. Don’t ride side by side in a single
travel lane. Wherever there is space to ride safely, leave enough room
for faster traffic to pass.
Special Rules for Bicyclists
- If you are 12 or younger, you must use a bicycle
helmet. (MGL Ch.85 Sec.11B) In Concord we urge everyone to
wear a helmet. Wearing a properly fitted helmet greatly reduces
the risk of brain injuries, the leading type of fatal and disabling
injuries to bicyclists.
- When signaling a turn or a stop you may use either hand.
(MGL Ch.85 Sec.11B)
- Your bicycle must be able to stop within 30 feet from a
speed of 15 mph when on a dry, clean, hard, level surface. (MGL Ch.85
Sec.11B)
- Your bicycle must have a white front light and a red rear
light or rear reflector during hours of darkness. (MGL Ch.85 Sec.11B)
- You must give your name and address when asked by a police
officer. (MGL Ch.85 Sec.11C)
Credits: City of Boston, Share
the Road Concord, Toronto City Cycling Campaign
Copyright ©2004, Medford BiPeds.
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